adjacence

[uh-jey-suhn-see]

noun, plural -cies.

Also, ad·ja·cence. the state of being adjacent; nearness.

Usually, adjacencies. things, places, etc., that are adjacent.

Radio and Television. a broadcast or announcement immediately preceding or following another.

Origin:
1640–50; < Late Latin adjacentia. See adjacent, -ency

Related forms

non·ad·ja·cen·cy, noun, plural -cies.

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Adjacence is always a great word to know.

So is ort. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

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